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Fowl and Fancy
All the information you need (in time to come) regarding raising backyard chickens and other fowl. We’ll also have plenty of chicken and egg-related recipes to help you use up all of those extra eggs you have as well as chicken-related crafts to bring out your crafty DIY side.
Join me in my journey, my discoveries, my research, and my love for chickens!
- Using Chicken Manure for Composting & GardeningChickens and other birds tend to poop….a lot! The manure itself can be harmful to your birds if left to sit and accumulate overtime which is why it’s important to …
- Common Diseases & Infections in ChickensDiseases in chickens pose significant challenges to chicken owners and poultry farms worldwide. From viral and bacterial infections to parasitic infestations and fungal diseases, chickens are susceptible to a wide …
- Key Traits and Characteristics to Consider when Choosing Your ChickensWhen it comes to selecting chickens for your flock, there are several important characteristics to consider. Whether you’re a seasoned poultry keeper or a novice enthusiast, understanding these traits can …
- How to Clean Your Chicks’ Water FountCleaning your chicks’ water founts is something that should be done often. Doing so helps keep clean and sanitary water for your chicks to drink which in turn keeps them …
- 10 Essential Tips for Keeping Your Chicks’ Water Clean
Keeping chicks’ water clean is an important part of raising chicks and managing their health and well-being. Raising baby chicks is both a blessing, as well as a messy curse … - “Chick Days” are Here!
We’re more than halfway through February, and that means, “Chick Days” at your local Tractor Supply (or other local feed store) is here! Chick Days, of course, marks the time …